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Grand Marshal Gala

At each Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade, a Grand Marshal is chosen to lead the parade down Main Street. The Grand Marshal and Parade sponsors are honored each year at the Grand Marshal Gala.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | Great Oaks Country Club

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About GRAND MARSHAL(S)
The Grand Marshal leads the Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade marching down Main Street, Rochester. The Grand Marshal is selected by the Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade Committee and will be announced at the Sunrise Pinnacle Award Ceremony. 

Qualifications - Nominees must be a resident of Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Township and the nominee’s community involvement and their contributions to the greater Rochester area is significant. 

2019 Grand Marshal Seiferts with Past Marshals

Past Grand Marshals

1962 - Roy Rewold

1969 - James Stephens

2000 - Penny Crissman

2002 - Robert Lytle

2003 - Gail Kemler

2004 - Gus Eastman

2005 - Ed Leafdale

2006 - James & Lillie Smalley

2007 - Don Pixley

2008 - Tom Werth

2009 - Mary Lee Kowalczyk

2010 - Pat Botkin

2011 - Russ and Kathy Shelton

2012 - Ginny & Ray De Steiger

2013 - John & Mary Modetz

2014 - Bill Fox

2015 - Rod and Sue Wilson

2016 - Dr. Roger & Mary Jo Byrd

2017 - Steve & Nancy Benedettini

2018 - Dr. & Mrs. Bradley Barnes

2019 - George & Betty Seifert

2022 - Bill & Sharon Byers

2023 - Tim Crawford

2024 - Announced October 10!

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